Jefferson County, MS — Threat Level Today
As of Aug 29, 02:13 PM ET, Jefferson County, Mississippi is at ELEVATED (49/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Franklin - Bunkley Rd fire 24 mi away (104 acres, 100% contained).
Updated Aug 29, 02:13 PM ET · 14 federal data sources
49 /100
ELEVATED
Active threats affecting this area.
- ▸ Franklin - Bunkley Rd fire 24 mi away (104 acres, 100% contained)
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected Sunday
- ▸ 0.1% of MS customers without power
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | Franklin - Bunkley Rd 24 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M3.4 strongest in region |
| POWER GRID | Midwest at 76.2% of 7-day peak · 0.1% of Mississippi customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in Mississippi |
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